By identifying victims of child maltreatment and children who are subject to serious adversity, we can help them heal and recover, and prevent possible future criminal activity. Learn more about the impact of ACEs at http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/.

National Children's Alliance

1 year 11 months ago

Help set the agenda in Washington, D.C.! NCA is soliciting abstracts for presentation at our annual Leadership Conference June 5-8, 2016. Abstracts will be considered if received by October 30, 2015. We invite you to submit your idea at http://bit.ly/1UHGTJW.

National Children's Alliance

1 year 11 months ago

CACs can treat every child abuse case except the ones we don't know about. We are impressed with the initiative shown by the state of Indiana, who set out to discover WHY child abuse goes unreported in the first place. You can read more on their findings here http://bit.ly/1UzBWCX.

National Children's Alliance

1 year 11 months ago

An estimated 42 million Americans are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. In this commercial-free special, victims and experts explore what parents and caregivers can do to help prevent abuse, aid in the healing process and break the silence.

National Children's Alliance

2 years 4 days ago

What an incredible journey for David Higgins! While here in D.C. after his cross-country bike ride, David took the time to meet with NCA and Washington State representatives. We are honored to have met him and cannot express enough gratitude for his support of Children's Advocacy Centers and child victims of abuse. Thank you David, and congratulations on this remarkable achievement! #Ride2Recover

National Children's Alliance

2 years 3 weeks ago

We want to thank the Senate Judiciary Committee for passing S. 1169, The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act out of committee today. This much needed reauthorization ensures that at-risk youth are fairly and effectively served by juvenile justice grant programs. We not only applaud the bipartisan support and work of the Committee to make these programs current, but also in recognizing that the trauma-informed continuum of services must include services for children exposed to violence.

National Children's Alliance

2 years 3 weeks ago

We want to thank the Senate Judiciary Committee for passing S. 1169, The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act out of committee today. This much needed reauthorization ensures that at-risk youth are fairly and effectively served by juvenile justice grant programs. We not only applaud the bipartisan support and work of the Committee to make these programs current, but also in recognizing that the trauma-informed continuum of services must include services for children exposed to violence.

National Children's Alliance

2 years 1 month ago

This month, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency announced that $48 million of Penn State University’s penalties from the Jerry Sandusky case will go toward combating child sexual abuse, partly through CACs such as Pennsylvania's A Child’s Place in Mercy Hospital.

National Children's Alliance

2 years 1 month ago

Members: You can now access 3 new technical assistance pieces on evidence-based mental health treatment for trauma associated with abuse. These resources are available free of charge and can be edited to include your CAC's logo. Download today at http://bit.ly/1g1IQye

National Children's Alliance

2 years 1 month ago

Did you know?
- A child is abused or neglected every 47 seconds in the U.S.
- 315,806 children were served by CACs in 2014.
- There are 777 CACs nationwide.
- 2.6 million children have been set on a pathway to healing by CACs since 2004.

We cannot continue to do this important work without you. Help today's victims become survivors, and give now at http://bit.ly/1fGPdHf

National Children's Alliance

2 years 2 months ago

We're kicking off our 2015 Leadership Conference in DC tonight with a special awards presentation honoring outstanding leaders in the CAC movement. Looking forward to seeing everyone this evening! #NCALeadership2015

National Children's Alliance

2 years 3 months ago

#tbt to the Annual Membership Meeting at Leadership Conference 2013! Can you believe we're only 2 weeks away from #LC2015? Looking forward to seeing everyone in DC. There's still time to register! Just visit: http://bit.ly/1Fca8eW

National Children's Alliance

2 years 3 months ago

Breaking news! The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act has just passed the Senate with a vote of 99-0! #JVTA

National Children's Alliance

2 years 3 months ago

We are so pleased with the deal reached to pass the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act. We would like to sincerely thank all of the champions of this Bill! We're looking forward to seeing the impact of the #JVTA unfold for victims in desperate need of critical services.

National Children's Alliance

2 years 4 months ago

Nearing the finish line on our strategic planning session! Ready to stand up, step forward! Excited for the future!

National Children's Alliance

2 years 4 months ago

After a year of collecting advice and expertise from the field of our incredible CACs, NCA strategic planning is in full swing! We have an inspiring group of child abuse intervention professionals in Washington DC for two days to chart the future of NCA.

National Children's Alliance

2 years 4 months ago

NCA is growing! Making room for new staff in the tiny yellow house. Our Program Associates are champions for taking this on!

National Children's Alliance

2 years 4 months ago

April is National Child Abuse Prevention month! We want to know what you're doing to spread awareness and the message of prevention to your community. Sound off in the comments! #PreventChildAbuse.

National Children's Alliance

2 years 4 months ago

Congratulations to the National Children's Advocacy Center for organizing an inspiring conference last week. NCA was honored to attend and learn from the incredible attendees and speakers!

National Children's Alliance

2 years 4 months ago

Thanks to Erin Merryn for sharing this important message of prevention with the faith community!

National Children's Alliance

2 years 5 months ago

Have you registered for our annual Leadership Conference yet? Make sure to make your hotel reservations soon before the block fills up!

National Children's Alliance

2 years 6 months ago

Yesterday, NCA's Corey Brodsky met with representatives from 17 countries who work in the field of child protection as part of the State Department's International Visitors Leadership Program. It was inspiring to talk about the CAC movement and hear about the great work happening around the world to help child victims of abuse find hope and healing.

National Children's Alliance

2 years 6 months ago

It was such a joy working with our Board of Directors in San Diego this past weekend. We also had the chance to thank our outgoing Board President, Dr. Karen Farst for all of her incredible leadership throughout the year!

National Children's Alliance

2 years 7 months ago

Promising stats coming from the Department of Health and Human Services today. The capacity to be accurate with this kind of data is undoubtedly limited, but it's critical that we continue to encourage collecting this data and improving our methods of collection.

National Children's Alliance

2 years 7 months ago

Important news! DOJ is partnering with Facebook and Bing to expand the reach of the Amber Alert system. Learn more here:

National Children's Alliance

2 years 7 months ago

We at NCA truly hope that these regulatory changes have a lasting impact on the health and safety of children in Pennsylvania.

National Children's Alliance

2 years 7 months ago

#tbt to our 2014 EMMY WINNING PSA: Stand Up, Step Forward. 634,000 hits and counting! Thanks to all who participated in making this PSA a success, especially Peter Connors and his team at 03801 Productions!

National Children's Alliance

2 years 7 months ago

We must engage in responsible advocacy on issues like human trafficking. Imagery can be helpful, but it can also alienate victims. Let's think of how we can effectively AND responsibly advocate during National Slavery and #HumanTrafficking Prevention month.

National Children's Alliance

2 years 7 months ago

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Here's an infographic from last year to get you started!

National Children's Alliance

2 years 7 months ago

A quick link to all of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs "Portable Guides to Investigating Child Abuse." Especially helpful is their 2014 report on identifying when a child's injuries or illnesses might be caused by abuse.http://www.ojjdp.gov/publications/PubResults.asp?sei=35

National Children's Alliance

2 years 7 months ago

For all you non-profit professionals out there, here's a great blog with 10 New Year's Resolutions specifically for you!

We need to make sure that state and federal legislation on human trafficking actually has the capacity to provide funding for services!

National Children's Alliance

2 years 8 months ago

India has come up with a new interesting way to get youth to discuss the issue of sexual violence

National Children's Alliance

2 years 8 months ago

The holidays can be an economically stressful time for families, and we need to pay attention to how this can increase the risk of child abuse. http://cbsloc.al/1AcoPLz

National Children's Alliance

2 years 8 months ago

Today, we at NCA are mourning the loss of 145 lives, most of them children, in the attack on the school in Peshawar, Pakistan. Schools should be palaces of learning where children can feel safe to explore and grow, and we must continue to work for a future where that is the reality in every school on the planet. Words cannot express our sorrow.http://nyti.ms/1BS8fjr

National Children's Alliance

2 years 8 months ago

NCA's Director of Chapter Development, Kristie Palestino is working with the CACs of Wisconsin this week on Board development and strategic planning. Great things are happening in the Badger State!

National Children's Alliance

2 years 8 months ago

A very interesting article from our friend David Finkelhor out of the University of New Hampshire which has some good news about kids!

National Children's Alliance

2 years 8 months ago

American Indian and Alaskan Native youth are exposed to violence at higher rates than any other race in the US. They experience PTSD at similar rates to veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan. This new DOJ report sheds more light on this issue and provides policy suggestions for helping these important communities. http://1.usa.gov/1vFuQPw

National Children's Alliance

2 years 8 months ago

An interesting study out of USC that sheds some light on the complicated nature of data collection in child abuse cases

National Children's Alliance

2 years 8 months ago

It's #GivingTuesday! Here at NCA, we know that every Tuesday is #GivingTuesday at our member CACs, in that they give back tirelessly to their communities by providing positive outcomes for kids who have gone through horrible tragedies. Thank them today with a donation to NCA http://bit.ly/1HSoXU7. Or you can donate to your local CAC! Look them up at www.nationalchildrensalliance.org

National Children's Alliance

2 years 8 months ago

Don't forget! Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. Please consider NCA for a possible charitable donation so we can continue to help Children's Advocacy Centers provide hope and healing to kids in all communities. http://bit.ly/1HSoXU7

National Children's Alliance

2 years 8 months ago

This Thanksgiving, we're thankful for all of our member Children's Advocacy Centers for the tireless work they do helping kids recover from abuse and serving their communities. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

National Children's Alliance

2 years 8 months ago

This #GivingTuesday, please consider NCA so we can continue to help expand services at CACs around the country so kids can heal from the tragedy of abuse. Click here and mark your calendars for December 2! http://bit.ly/1xTmx34

National Children's Alliance

2 years 8 months ago

NCA's Teresa Huizar and site reviewer Jane Braun conducting a site review of the O'ahu Children's Justice Center. Thanks so much for hosting and all the great work you do!

National Children's Alliance

2 years 9 months ago

Winter has set in all around the country, making this a particularly dangerous time for homeless youth. Did you know that studies show that 46% of youth run away from their homes due to physical abuse, and 17% due to sexual abuse? Learn more here.

National Children's Alliance

2 years 9 months ago

The World Giving Index 2014 has been released! Where does the US rank in philanthropic giving? 9th! Better than previous years, but we think we can keep climbing! See the full report here!

National Children's Alliance

2 years 9 months ago

Looking to improve your social media presence? These 10 tips will help!

National Children's Alliance

2 years 9 months ago

We just reached 2,500 likes!!! Thanks so much to all of our followers for helping us spread the word about the important work that Children's Advocacy Centers do all around the country. Next stop...1 MILLION FOLLOWERS! We think we can do it :) How about you?!

National Children's Alliance

2 years 9 months ago

This week, NCA staff had the opportunity to all come together for a couple of days of planning for the year to come! What an amazing group of people we have on board! This photo also features the newest addition to the NCA family, Baby Claire! Congratulations Amber!

National Children's Alliance

2 years 9 months ago

The question isn't whether or not Peterson can play football: it is whether Peterson can take a leadership role. "For him to stand up and say, 'I did something wrong. It can happen to any family, but there are resources available and you can learn to do better. I'm learning to do better.' That can be so incredibly powerful," Huizar said. "The key question is whether he will or whether he hopes this all goes away."